2008 Acura TL vs. 2006 GMC Savana
To start off, 2008 Acura TL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Savana would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Acura TL. (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 901 kg more than 2008 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Savana (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2006 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Acura | GMC |
| Model | TL | Savana |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2353 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 117 L |
